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14th British Army Commanders knighted and invested as Knights Commander of the Order of
14th British Army Commanders knighted and invested as Knights Commander of the Order of the British Empire by the viceroy of India, Lord Wavell.
General Slim was knighted and invested as Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath at the same occasion.
Ceremony at Imphal in front of the Scottish, Gurkha and Punjab regiments.
Left to right:
Field Marshal William Joseph Slim, 1st Viscount Slim
General Sir Alexander Frank Philip Christison
General Sir Geoffrey Allen Percival Scoones
General Sir Montagu George North Stopford
General Scoones takes a closer look at the decoration.
December 15, 1944
Official
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Impha
Manipur
India
Media ID 21887272
© Mirrorpix
1944 Asia Burma Myanmar War And Conflict
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Heroes Honored - 14th British Army Commanders Knighted and Invested in India
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. In this photo print, we witness a historic moment as the esteemed commanders of the 14th British Army are knighted and invested as Knights Commander of the Order of the British Empire. The grand ceremony takes place at Imphal, against a backdrop of resolute soldiers from the Scottish, Gurkha, and Punjab regiments. Leading this distinguished group is Field Marshal William Joseph Slim, 1st Viscount Slim. His exceptional leadership during World War II has earned him not only this prestigious knighthood but also investiture as Knight Commander of the Order of Bath on this very occasion. Standing beside him are General Sir Alexander Frank Philip Christison, General Sir Geoffrey Allen Percival Scoones, and General Sir Montagu George North Stopford – all remarkable individuals who have contributed significantly to the war effort. The Viceroy of India himself, Lord Wavell, bestows these honors upon these brave men with great reverence. The photograph captures an awe-inspiring moment when General Scoones leans closer to examine his newly acquired decoration – a symbol that represents their unwavering commitment to duty amidst conflict. This image serves as a poignant reminder of sacrifice and valor exhibited by these commanders during one of history's darkest periods. It transports us back to December 15th in 1944 when hope prevailed over adversity in Burma (now Myanmar). Preserved through Memory Lane Prints' collection, it
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